Reports indicate that Vladimir Putin's bodyguards collect his fecal waste in a special "poop suitcase" during foreign trips, including his recent meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska. This practice, reportedly dating back to 1999, aims to prevent foreign powers from analyzing his health.
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Reports indicate that Vladimir Putin's bodyguards collect his fecal waste in a special "poop suitcase" during foreign trips, including his recent meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska. This practice, reportedly dating back to 1999, aims to prevent foreign powers from analyzing his health.